Mandatory Fun

A Family of Four and a Truck

Release Date: 4/23/2018

Duration: 1878 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Moving. Everyone does it but not everyone does it as much as much as a military family. Do you know how many tons of stuff you own? This episode is all about our last move and even features a special guest! 

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Don't Crash Into Me

Release Date: 3/22/2018

Duration: 1413 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Want to know what happens when one of your biggest fears is realized? Take a listen. Thanks for coming back to take a listen to more Mandatory Fun!

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Hey Jealousy

Release Date: 6/27/2017

Duration: 836 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Jealousy.  We all feel it at some point but why, and what does it all mean. In this episode I admit to one of my major character flaws and hope that by recognizing the problem, I can begin to find a solution.

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Say What?!

Release Date: 3/29/2017

Duration: 1025 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Learn a new language today in an episode focused on what the heck people are talking about when they're in or associated with the military. Gone are the days of the blank stare when I say something to someone. Now you'll know the lingo.

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Homecoming is Not Just a Dance

Release Date: 2/16/2017

Duration: 1087 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: When we think of the word homecoming, we tend to think about getting all dolled up to go to a big dance and celebrate the start of the school year.  When I say homecoming, I mean getting dolled up to welcome my husband back from a long deployment. As you will see, it's not all just about flowers, balloons and looking pretty.  

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

November 2016

Release Date: 12/6/2016

Duration: 1405 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Whew! There are no words to truly convey how happy I am that November is over. It was a month full of downs and downs.  If you're feeling bad for yourself, take a listen and commiserate with me as I share one of the worst months of my thirty seven years to date. 

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Wait! I Don't Agree!

Release Date: 10/27/2016

Duration: 722 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Sometimes it can be difficult when you feel like you're the only one who feels the way you do. Do you speak up when when you disagree or do you keep your mouth shut?  What happens when you feel like you can't do either one.  That's how I've been feeling lately so now I try to figure out why and explain myself a bit. 

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

I Don't Know How You Do It

Release Date: 9/17/2016

Duration: 1643 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: One thing that I hear all of the time as a military spouse is "I don't know how you do it?!" In this episode, I'll take a stab at trying to figure out the answer. 

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Always the New Kid

Release Date: 8/28/2016

Duration: 1591 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: In this episode I explore a little bit about what it means to be a military kid from those who have the most experience, the kids themselves!  It's their turn to tell us about how they feel.  Plus, a musical bonus.  

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

The Business of Being a Spouse

Release Date: 6/9/2016

Duration: 2427 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: How do you move around every few years and still maintain a career?  That's the question we ask in episode 4.  Between figuring out a new place and getting your family settled, life can be difficult enough.  Adding a career to the mix brings up so many more considerations. 

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

I Have a Dream that is a House

Release Date: 6/9/2016

Duration: 1484 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Now that we've moved around so much, what do we really want in a house.  In episode 3 we talk about dream houses and what goes into planning them and making them a reality.  It's fun to dream!

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

We've Got So Many Moves

Release Date: 6/9/2016

Duration: 1521 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description: Moving.  Love it or not, sometimes it's a fact of life.  On this episode, we explore the moving process.  How do you get geared up and how you settle in. 

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Where I've Lived and What I've Learned

Release Date: 6/8/2016

Duration: 1809 Mins

Authors: Erin Stevens

Description:

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No